Exam 2 Review: NU150 NU 150

Exam 2 Review: NU150 / NU 150

(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology | Questions with Correct Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen

Question:

A nurse is providing care to a client who has elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). A review of the client's history reveals a sedentary lifestyle and a history of being overweight. The nurse understands that this combination of factors places the client at risk for heart disease. Which of the following interventions could reduce the LDL levels and increase HDL levels?

Answer:

Low saturated fat diet Maintaining healthy body weight Physical aerobic exercises

Question:

After teaching a client about prescribed statin therapy, the nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when the client makes which statement?

Answer:

"I can take the drug with grapefruit juice." 1 / 2

Question:

The nurse instructs a client about using sublingual nitroglycerin, telling him that he should not exceed how many doses in a 15-minute period?

Answer:

3

Question:

A client is taking atorvastatin, an antihyperlipidemic drug. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan of this client?

Answer:

Encourage increase in fluid and fiber intake to promote regular bowel motion.Expect to have regular blood work up for cholesterol and triglyceride levels.Educate client that adherence to the drug could decrease the risk for stroke.

Question:

When describing nitroglycerin, an anti-anginal and vasodilator, which explanation of mechanism would the nurse expect to include?

Answer:

Nitrates relax the smooth muscle layer of blood vessels.Nitrates increase the amount of blood flowing through the vessel Nitrates increase the lumen of the blood vessel.

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